Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a CUPRA FORMENTOR that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this content we will teach you how to tow a CUPRA FORMENTOR, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a CUPRA FORMENTOR, then how to tow a CUPRA FORMENTOR yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an CUPRA FORMENTOR

It is indeed possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a CUPRA FORMENTOR you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible obstacles and the towed car may enter the first one
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  • Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
  • When towing, try to make certain that the CUPRA FORMENTOR and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the CUPRA FORMENTOR being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a CUPRA FORMENTOR by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a CUPRA FORMENTOR, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Verify that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the CUPRA FORMENTOR to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR. On the other hand remember that this remedy should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we encourage you to read the following section.

Have your CUPRA FORMENTOR towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your CUPRA FORMENTOR in good conditions.

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